The Producers Guide

: Considered the "worst director in the business," hired specifically to ensure the show's failure. Quick Facts at a Glance 2001 Musical 2005 Film Leads Zero Mostel & Gene Wilder Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick Director Mel Brooks Susan Stroman Susan Stroman Awards Oscar for Original Screenplay 12 Tony Awards Golden Globe Nominations Genre Satirical Black Comedy Musical Comedy Musical Comedy

: The deranged, pigeon-loving playwright of Springtime for Hitler . The Producers

: A mousy, "nebbishy" public accountant who realizes that a producer can make more money with a flop than with a hit. : Considered the "worst director in the business,"

: Adapted by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, this version became a massive cultural phenomenon. It holds the record for the most Tony Awards won by a single production (12 wins). : Adapted by Brooks and Thomas Meehan, this